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Iglesias and Nico Williams in Spain’s Nations League squad

MADRID: Luis Enrique named potential debutants Borja Iglesias and Nico Williams in his Spain squad on Friday for the Nations League games against Switzerland and Portugal next week, while leaving out Ansu Fati.Striker Iglesias, 29, has been in good form for Real Betis with four goals in La Liga this season, while Athletic Bilbao’s Williams, 20, has also been called up for the first time.His brother Inaki Williams was given one Spain cap but opted to declare for World Cup qualifiers Ghana in July.“Pure wingers need to learn how to play inside, and Nico is learning that,” said Luis Enrique.“He has great pace to overload defenses. We’re taking advantage to get to watch him first hand.“I know Borja well from when I was at Celta Vigo (as coach) and he was in the B team.

Borja Iglesias and Nico Williams in Spain's Nations League squad

Luis Enrique named potential debutants Borja Iglesias and Nico Williams in his Spain squad on Friday for the Nations League games against Switzerland and Portugal next week, while leaving out Ansu Fati. Iglesias, 29, has been in good form for Real Betis with four goals in La Liga this season, while Athletic Bilbao's Williams, 20, has also been called up for the first time. His brother Inaki Williams was given one Spain cap but opted to declare for World Cup qualifiers Ghana in July.

Switzerland recall Zakaria for Nations League matches

ZURICH : Switzerland recalled midfielder Denis Zakaria to their squad on Friday for this month’s Nations League matches and handed Cedric Itten and Dan Ndoye a chance to make a case for their World Cup selection.

Football rumours: Liverpool set sights on Matheus Nunes

Liverpool are reportedly set to turn their attention to the pursuit of Wolves midfielder Matheus Nunes. The 24-year-old only joined Wolves a few weeks ago, but the Daily Mirror, citing Portuguese outlet UOL, says Liverpool bosses have identified Nunes as a potential option if they fail to acquire Jude Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund.

'God Save the King': World media bows down to retiring Roger Federer

Roger Federer as one of the finest sportsmen ever on Friday after the Swiss legend announced he will retire from tennis. The 41-year-old has struggled in recent years with knee injuries and will end his historic career after next week's Laver Cup in London. Prominent French sports newspaper L'Equipe, in a nod to the death last week of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, went with the headline "God Save the King" together with a photo of Federer gazing thoughtfully skywards. "His entire game bordered on art and the sublime," L'Equipe said, debating whether he was the greatest sportsman of all time, up there with the likes of Pele, Muhammad Ali, Usain Bolt and Michael Jordan. Spain's El Pais said that Federer's announcement was not a surprise but "that does not make it any less painful".

Bengaluru teen Pranav Anand becomes India's 76th chess Grandmaster

The 15-year-old, having already met the other requirements that are necessary for a GM title, achieved the honour late on Thursday. To become a GM, a player has to secure three GM norms and cross the live rating of 2,500 Elo points. Anand had scored the third and final GM norm at the 55th Biel Chess Festival in Switzerland in July. "He is passionate towards chess. Extremely interested and passionate towards the game. He can work for any number of hours," Anand's coach V Saravanan told PTI.

"Time to pull the plug": Should the government renew the Avanti contract?

The end of Avanti West Coast's current contract with the government runs out on October 16, with the train operator currently under fire after a number of disruptions.

Manchester United's January budget 'depends on Cristiano Ronaldo' and more transfer rumours

Manchester United's January transfer budget is reportedly dependent on whether Cristiano Ronaldo leaves the club or not.

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Iglesias and Nico Williams in Spain’s Nations League squad

Borja Iglesias and Nico Williams in Spain's Nations League squad

Switzerland recall Zakaria for Nations League matches

Football rumours: Liverpool set sights on Matheus Nunes

'God Save the King': World media bows down to retiring Roger Federer

Bengaluru teen Pranav Anand becomes India's 76th chess Grandmaster

"Time to pull the plug": Should the government renew the Avanti contract?

Manchester United's January budget 'depends on Cristiano Ronaldo' and more transfer rumours